The National Police Service has dismissed widespread reports claiming that Central Police Station OCS Dishen Angoya was set to be arraigned in court following controversy surrounding the alleged release of dozens of fuel protest suspects.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday evening, May 19, the police service termed the viral claims “misleading” and “entirely erroneous,” insisting that no court process had been initiated against the senior officer.
“The NPS wishes to respond to entirely erroneous and misleading social media reports alleging that the OCS of Central Police Station in Nairobi was being processed for a court appearance. This information is incorrect,” the statement read.
The clarification came hours after speculation intensified online over Angoya’s status following reports that he had reportedly fallen ill and was receiving treatment at Lang’ata Hospital amid investigations linked to the controversial release of 64 fuel price protest suspects.
Earlier claims circulating on social media alleged that the officer had “improperly conferred on himself a benefit” by facilitating the release of the detainees — accusations that triggered sharp public debate and renewed scrutiny over the management of cases at Central Police Station.
However, while the police service did not directly deny that administrative action had been taken against the OCS, it maintained that no plans existed to present him before a court of law.
“For avoidance of doubt, at no time was the OCS processed for a court appearance,” the statement added.
The NPS further explained that disciplinary matters involving officers are not always criminal in nature and are often handled internally through established administrative and disciplinary procedures within the Service.
According to police procedures, officers facing allegations of misconduct can be subjected to investigations by oversight bodies such as the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU). Depending on the outcome, disciplinary measures may range from warnings and suspension to interdiction, transfer, or demotion.
The service also urged members of the public to rely solely on official communication channels and avoid spreading unverified information online.
“Members of the public are advised to verify information through official police communication channels before sharing misleading reports,” the statement noted.
The latest controversy adds to growing scrutiny surrounding leadership at Central Police Station over the past year. The station previously came under national attention following outrage over the assault and subsequent death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ — a case that sparked widespread calls for police accountability.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that Angoya has since been released unconditionally as investigations and internal reviews continue behind the scenes.
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